Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Under $25A hands-on museum tracing the science and history of ballooning, from the first flight to modern race records.
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Long-running amusement and water park in Albuquerque with thrill rides, family rides, a kids' area, and a water attraction.
4800 Osuna Road Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2314 · Albuquerque, NM
Cliff's Amusement Park is an amusement and water park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that opened in 1959. Its lineup spans thrill rides, gentler family rides, a children's section called Kiddyland, and Watermania, a water attraction. The park also offers food, games, and gift shops. Its wooden roller coaster, The New Mexico Rattler, is the only one of its kind in the state. Visitors can save by buying group tickets or season passes.
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Transit: reachable by public transit
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